Lyrics Born - The Bay (ft. The Poets Of Rhythm)
Sound: Hip Hop, Wordplay, Old School Flow
If you are from the Bay Area and you listen to this song you are probably smiling. Because every line is true.
For me, the bay is home. And I couldn’t be more proud. And I’m smiling.
Young Wonder - Flesh
Sound: Electronic, Pop, Female Vocals, Hip Hop, Club Banger
Wow. Young Wonder just burst on the scene. Coming from nowhere. Or, Ireland. And since I don’t care much for Guinness (if reading that makes you feel any negative emotion, rethink everything about who you are as a person) I would like everyone to accept Young Wonder as Ireland’s national treasure.
I love “Flesh.” We all picture ourselves walking into a crazy fresh club in Abu Dhabi when the track starts off, right? Cool, we’re on the same page.
Also, people are going nutty for Orange and I understand why. It’s an amazing track.
Also also, check out the whole album streaming on SoundCloud.
Hoodie Allen - No Faith in Brooklyn (feat. Jhameel)
Sound: Hip Hop
There once was this artist I liked from my old hood (SF), Jhameel. (Dusty Speakers song link!) There once was this rapper I liked from my new hood (NY), Hoodie Allen. THEN THEY MADE A SONG TOGETHER. Its like two of your best friends got together and had a really cool kid that wears baby ray bans, and baby converse, and goes to baby Coachella.
Hoodie’s new album is solid. Much like Childish Gambino I miss the days of yesteryear when all their demo tracks would be packed to the brim with pop culture punchline rhymes. But everyone has to grow up, I get it. Album is still solid.
El-P - The Full Retard
Sound: Hip Hop, Rap, Samples, Vicious Lyrics, HARD AS A MOTHER FUCKER
Let me paint a scene for you: A dashing young man with everything going for him. He’s wearing a purple vneck sweater with a stylish messenger bag. He lives in the hood. And he listens to this song very loud on the subway home into Brooklyn, late every night. HE IS READY TO FUCKING KILL ANYONE THAT IS GONNA FRONT ON HIM BECAUSE THIS SONG MAKES HIM THINK HE IS THE FUCKING KINGPIN OF EVERYTHING, NOT A PUDGEY ART DIRECTOR THAT WOULD RATHER HUG THAN FIGHT.
I am not saying thats my story, its just a story.
This song is incredible. Take a listen.
Santigold - Disparate Youth
Sound: Hip Hop, Pop, Woman MC
Undeniably catchy. This could be a chill summer hit.
(sound found from Drew)
Pretty Lights - Hot Like Dimes
Sound: Turntablism, Dupstep, Hip Hop, Electronic
This song will make you want to compete, and win.
Azealia Banks - 212 (ft. Lazy Jay)
If you watch this and still think Nicki Minaj is the best female rapper, you need to rethink your priorities in life.
I meant to reblog this months ago. In other news, I found my wife.
Sage Francis - Gunz Yo (Stu Enscoe Remix)
Sound: Hip Hop, Wordplay, “Your Smart Friend in College Ranting”
A little while back Sage Francis had a remix contest and this was an entry. It didn’t win— but I still loved it. With a sample from Boondock Saints to start off and a constant choir sample in the beat, I am pleased.
Brother Ali - The Preacher
Sound: Hip Hop, Conscious Lyrics, Party Starting, “Beating Goliath”
The song has inspired a big project for me. Forever in debt to this guy.
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